exel Silk Night Cream

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Glycerin
5. Glyceryl Stearate SE
6. Cyclomethicone
7. Octocrylene
8. Cetearyl Alcohol
9. Ceteareth-20
10. Hydrolyzed Silk
11. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
12. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
13. Calendula Officinalis Extract
14. Malva Sylvestris Extract
15. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
16. Butyrospermum Parkii
17. Polysorbate 20
18. Tocopheryl Acetate
19. Sodium Dna
20. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
21. Dimethiconol
22. Imidazolidinyl Urea
23. Xanthan Gum
24. Phenoxyethanol
25. Bisabolol
26. Allantoin
27. Calcium Disodium EDTA
28. DMDM Hydantoin
29. Niacinamide
30. Fragrance
31. Methylparaben
32. BHT
33. Propylparaben
34. Sodium Hyaluronate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains PEGContains formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains parabens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneCyclomethiconeCetearyl Alcohol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Glyceryl Stearate SE

LIGHT STABILIZER

Octocrylene

Other ingredients

Ceteareth-20Hydrolyzed SilkPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCalendula Officinalis ExtractMalva Sylvestris ExtractGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractButyrospermum ParkiiPolysorbate 20Tocopheryl AcetateSodium DnaAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerDimethiconolImidazolidinyl UreaXanthan GumPhenoxyethanolBisabololAllantoinCalcium Disodium EDTADMDM HydantoinNiacinamideFragranceMethylparabenBHTPropylparabenSodium Hyaluronate

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Cyclomethicone

Volatile silicone for light feel; contains D4 restricted by EU, must be <0.1% after 2026

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Ceteareth-20

Not decoded yet

Hydrolyzed Silk

Hydrolyzed silk; amino acid-rich humectant for skin and hair; potential protein allergens for sensitive skin

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Calendula Officinalis Extract

Calendula extract; antioxidant, potential allergen at high doses

Malva Sylvestris Extract

Malva sylvestris extract, soothing astringent; polysaccharide-rich, low irritancy, check solvent residues.

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation

Butyrospermum Parkii

African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Sodium Dna

Water-soluble polymer for hydration and film feel; often claimed for repair support

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Imidazolidinyl Urea

Formaldehyde releaser in preservative systems; monitor for formaldehyde and urea sensitivity issues.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Calcium Disodium EDTA

Not decoded yet

DMDM Hydantoin

Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

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